01Dimensions and capacity
Internal (L × W × H): 5.90 × 2.35 × 2.39 m.
Payload: ca. 28.200 kg. Volume: 33,2 m³.
Exact internal dimensions vary marginally by build year and manufacturer; always check the specific dimensions of your carrier/lessor before booking. For customs the ISO type designation is decisive.
02Typical use cases
Heavy or dense cargo (machinery, stone, metals). The most-used container worldwide alongside the 40-ft.
Key questions before choosing: Does the equipment fit the weight-to-volume ratio of my cargo? Are oversize dimensions (over-length, over-width) involved? How is the pallet stow optimised (1-0-1 or 2-1 pattern)?
03Booking, handling, stowage
Check for valid CSC plates, legible type markings and undamaged seals/doors. For reefers: verify set-point before take-over and a pre-trip inspection (PTI). For flat racks / open tops: use securing measures (lashing, dunnage) per the CTU Code.